2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 35 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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 660 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Pontiac |
| Model | Touareg | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
