1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5 vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
To start off, both 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5 and 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird 7.5 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
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 7.5 | 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
