1980 Toyota Carina vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 485 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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. 1973 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Carina | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Carina | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
