1982 Toyota Supra vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 294 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Toyota Supra | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
Model | Supra | Firebird |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 197 Nm | 324 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |