2001 Mazda B4000 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Mazda B4000 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 280 kg more than 2001 Mazda B4000.
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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B4000. (324 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B4000. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda B4000 has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda B4000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B4000 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | B4000 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
