1984 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Pontiac | Infiniti |
| Model | Firebird | FX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
