2002 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 219 kg more than 1957 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 2002 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 2002 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1957 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1957 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Firebird | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Firebird | Victor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
