2008 Toyota Condor vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Condor | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Condor | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5012 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
