1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 26 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 12 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
| Make | Pontiac | Smart |
| Model | Firebird | Brabus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 999 cc |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 149 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
