1971 Pontiac Firebird 4.1 vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5
To start off, both 1971 Pontiac Firebird 4.1 and 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5 (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird 4.1. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird 4.1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Firebird 4.1 | 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4091 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
