2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 516 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Defender | Firebird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5012 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1542 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |