1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1972 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph 1500 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 85 more horse power than 1972 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 577 kg more than 1972 Triumph 1500. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1972 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Firebird | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
