1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 14 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | Firebird | Forester |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2615 mm |