1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird III
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

Car #1 Preview Image
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1982 Pontiac Firebird IIIChange Car
Random Comparison

Here’s how the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe and the 1982 Pontiac Firebird III compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1982 Pontiac Firebird III comes in at 4833 mm (190.28 in), giving it a 129 mm (5.08 in) (2.7 %) advantage over the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 4704 mm (185.20 in). Looking at width, the 1982 Pontiac Firebird III stretches to 1838 mm (72.36 in), making it 85 mm (3.35 in) (4.6 %) wider than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1753 mm (69.02 in). As for height, the 1982 Pontiac Firebird III reaches 1264 mm (49.76 in), which is 45 mm (1.77 in) (3.6 %) taller than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1219 mm (47.99 in).

Overall, the 1982 Pontiac Firebird III is longer, wider and taller than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe.

Length
4704 mm185.2 in
4833 mm190.3 in
Width
1753 mm69.0 in
1838 mm72.4 in
Height
1219 mm48.0 in
1264 mm49.8 in

1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Side View Left
4704 mm185.2 in πŸ”΄ -129 mm-5.1 in (-2.7%)
1982 Pontiac Firebird III Preview
4833 mm190.3 in 🟒 +129 mm+5.1 in (+2.7%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1753 mm69.0 in πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)
1982 Pontiac Firebird III Front View
1838 mm72.4 in 🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+4.8%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1219 mm48.0 in πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.6%)
1982 Pontiac Firebird III Front View
1264 mm49.8 in 🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.7%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
1982 Pontiac Firebird III

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Coupe

Model Year:

1978
1982

Production:

1980-1982 Discontinued Model
1982-1992 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4704 mm185.2 in
πŸ”΄ -129 mm-5.1 in (-2.7%)
4833 mm190.3 in
🟒 +129 mm+5.1 in (+2.7%)

Width:

1753 mm69.0 in
πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)
1838 mm72.4 in
🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+4.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1219 mm48.0 in
πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.6%)
1264 mm49.8 in
🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.7%)

Ground Clearance:

109 mm4.3 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

-
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

238 liter8.4 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1596 kg3519 lbs
-

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 8J x 15
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 225/70 R15 (W:225 | H:70 | D:15)
n/a

Related Comparisons

1. Use the input field to narrow down the car list (e.g. bmw 2025 or toyota corolla)

2. Select a car from the list below

Small red car