1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica.
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, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Celica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
