1980 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 389 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Delta | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Delta | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 5013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2570 mm |
