1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Corvette and 1982 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Firebird. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 118 kg more than 1982 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac Firebird. (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 60 L |
