1984 Fiat Regata vs. 1984 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1984 Fiat Regata and 1984 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Regata. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Regata.
Because 1984 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Regata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Regata | 1984 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Regata | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
