1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1963 Porsche 718
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 718. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 718 would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 952 kg more than 1963 Porsche 718.
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.
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1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1963 Porsche 718 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Firebird | 718 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 73 L |