1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 440 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corolla | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Corolla | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
