1984 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica 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 47 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Pontiac Firebird | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Celica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2827 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |