2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (335 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 506 kg more than 1973 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. 1973 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | Vanquish | Firebird |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |