1980 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 82 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Lemans.

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. 1980 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1981 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Pontiac Lemans 1981 Pontiac Firebird
Make Pontiac Pontiac
Model Lemans Firebird
Year Released 1980 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3790 cc 5012 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 145 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1542 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 5040 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2750 mm


 

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