2001 Daewoo Korando vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 2001 Daewoo Korando is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Korando. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 508 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Korando, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Korando. (145 Nm). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Korando.

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