1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 782 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1961 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Firebird | Floride |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 38 L |
