1996 Daewoo Prince vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1996 Daewoo Prince is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1996 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 345 kg more than 1996 Daewoo Prince. 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. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1996 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1996 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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