2000 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 357 kg more than 1970 Riley 4. 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, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Pontiac Firebird | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Pontiac | Riley |
Model | Firebird | 4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3784 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |