1984 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 670 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, 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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Firebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |