1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1981 Fiat Ritmo 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 622 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | Ritmo | Firebird |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 79 L |