1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 570 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 2001 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | Lagonda | Firebird |
Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |