Pontiac Firebird (1970 – 1978) vs Bristol 411 (1972 – 1974): specs compared
Both offer around 340 hp at most. The Bristol 411 has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 201 km/h. The Pontiac Firebird is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,675 kg. The Pontiac Firebird dates from 1970 – 1978, the Bristol 411 from 1972 – 1974.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Firebird
1970 – 1978
|
Bristol
411
1972 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1978 | 1972 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 111 – 340 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 251 – 563 Nm | 576 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 201 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 21.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,867 mm | 4,902 mm |
| Width | 1,864 – 1,869 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,275 – 1,280 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 – 1,676 kg | 1,675 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.