1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. 1956 Cadillac 6239D has automatic transmission and 1976 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac 6239D will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | 6239D | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 543 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2750 mm |