2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 385 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
| Model | Guara | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
