1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona 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 75 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 597 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Corona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |