1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 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 89 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
Model | Firebird | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |