1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
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1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Caprice | Firebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |