1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1981 Pontiac Firebird and 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 82 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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. 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 1981 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Firebird | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 4953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 69 L |