2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1976 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Express | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2726 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
