1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 834 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Brooklands | Firebird |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |