2006 Maserati Coupe vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2006 Maserati Coupe is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Coupe | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | Coupe | Firebird |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |