1979 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2010 Toyota Aygo is newer by 31 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 720 kg more than 2010 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
