1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1999 Kia Joice
To start off, 1999 Kia Joice is newer by 18 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Kia Joice.
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, 1999 Kia Joice, 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 (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1999 Kia Joice | |
Make | Pontiac | Kia |
Model | Firebird | Joice |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |