2005 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1973 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

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