1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1981 Pontiac Firebird and 1981 Volvo 240 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. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 172 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
Model | Firebird | 240 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |