1984 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 29 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Firebird | Juke |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 81 mm |
| 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 | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
