1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
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.
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1992 Buick Roadmaster | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Roadmaster | Firebird |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |