Pontiac Firebird (1967 – 1969) vs Aston Martin DBS (1967 – 1972): specs compared
The Pontiac Firebird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 286 hp. The Aston Martin DBS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 183 km/h. The Pontiac Firebird is the lighter car, from 1,488 kg against 1,588 kg. At 4,796 mm, the Pontiac Firebird is 211 mm longer than the Aston Martin DBS.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Firebird
1967 – 1969
|
Aston Martin
DBS
1967 – 1972
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1967 – 1969 | 1967 – 1972 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 – 340 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 325 – 583 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.1 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 183 km/h | 227 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,796 mm | 4,585 mm |
| Width | 1,844 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,308 mm | 1,328 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,488 – 1,600 kg | 1,588 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.