2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1972 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1972 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B7 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alpina | Pontiac |
Model | B7 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 7456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 301 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 |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |