1981 Austin Maxi vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1981 Austin Maxi and 1981 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1981 Austin Maxi. (91 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 631 kg more than 1981 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Maxi. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Maxi. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1981 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1981 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Austin Maxi | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | Maxi | Firebird |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1616 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |