2004 Honda NSX vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Honda NSX.
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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda NSX | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | NSX | Firebird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |