2007 TVR Tuscan vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 28 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 496 kg more than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 TVR Tuscan | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | TVR | Pontiac |
Model | Tuscan | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |