1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 778 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Pontiac | Bentley |
| Model | Firebird | Continental |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
