1974 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Alpina |
| Model | Firebird | B7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
