2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 31 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 667 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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. 1976 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Defender | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Defender | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2750 mm |