1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom 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, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Windom |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
