1979 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 107 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Condor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2986 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
