1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 27 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. 2008 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1981 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Firebird | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Tundra |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |