2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk

To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 319 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.

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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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