1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1200S.
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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Firebird | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |
