2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (190 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | DBS | Firebird |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |