2004 Jaguar Concept Eight vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight is newer by 27 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | Concept Eight | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2750 mm |
