1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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. 1974 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 110 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2750 mm |