2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (325 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 376 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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 (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1983 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2001 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Firebird | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Celica |
Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |