1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
