1984 Volvo 760 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Volvo 760 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Volvo | Pontiac |
Model | 760 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2316 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |