1980 Lada 2105 vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 3,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 480 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. 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, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (118 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | 2105 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1458 cc | 3784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
