1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 875 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
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.
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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Tahoe | Firebird |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |