1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 22 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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 (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Condor |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
