1997 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 518 kg more than 1970 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Pontiac Firebird | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Firebird | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3352 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
