1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 485 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | Firebird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |