1979 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 30 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. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (125 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Nano 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.
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1979 Pontiac Firebird | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Pontiac | Tata |
Model | Firebird | Nano |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 37 L |