1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 29 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Firebird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |