1985 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 7 kg more than 2006 Toyota Hilux. 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 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Firebird | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2838 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
