1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT 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, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | GT | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2750 mm |