1994 Daewoo Brougham vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1994 Daewoo Brougham is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1994 Daewoo Brougham. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1994 Daewoo Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 283 kg more than 1994 Daewoo Brougham. 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.
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1994 Daewoo Brougham | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
Model | Brougham | Firebird |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |