1979 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (173 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
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 Trans Am (434 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Trans Am | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
