1998 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (147 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 993 kg more than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Pontiac Firebird | 1978 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Firebird | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3353 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2040 mm |
