1973 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 420 kg more than 1981 Renault 5.
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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Pontiac Firebird | 1981 Renault 5 | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Firebird | 5 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |