1980 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 84 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
| Model | Firebird | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
