1999 Audi R8R vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Audi R8R. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi R8R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1748 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R. 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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8R. (330 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | R8R | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
