2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Porsche | Pontiac |
| Model | 911 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3823 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
