2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (190 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 401 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | Vanquish | Firebird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |