2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 438 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2001 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Firebird | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5663 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |