1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 224 kg more than 1970 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 V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | V8 Vantage | Firebird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 76 L |