1984 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 28 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (429 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Firebird | S |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
