1972 Jaguar XJ vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (251 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (408 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar XJ. 1972 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1975 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar XJ | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | XJ | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 408 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 4950 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |