2009 Nissan X-Trail vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan X-Trail | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | X-Trail | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
