2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | SsangYong | Pontiac |
| Model | Korando | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
