2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 96 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (314 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Highlander | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3309 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
