2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1984 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Defender | Firebird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2827 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |