1984 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 76 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1984 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Pontiac Firebird | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2827 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |