2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 121 kg more than 2005 Bristol Fighter.
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, 2005 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | Fighter | Firebird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 76 L |