2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 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.
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2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
Model | FJ Cruiser | Firebird |
Year Released | 2010 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |