1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1992 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1992 Toyota Camry is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Camry (188 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 32 kg more than 1992 Toyota Camry.
Because 1981 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Camry. (255 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1992 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Camry |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
