1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 486 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
| Model | V6 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |
