1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2005 Toyota Stallion is newer by 24 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Stallion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 206 kg more than 2005 Toyota Stallion. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Stallion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 2005 Toyota Stallion | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Stallion |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1336 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
