1997 Venturi 400 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 18 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 318 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Venturi 400 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Venturi | Pontiac |
Model | 400 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |