2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 28 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Alpina | Pontiac |
| Model | B5 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
