1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 Holden UTE

To start off, 2010 Holden UTE is newer by 29 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden UTE (357 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird.

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, 2010 Holden UTE (530 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (256 Nm). This means 2010 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2010 Holden UTE 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.

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