2002 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 51 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ6 | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XJ6 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |
