1973 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | Firebird | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
