1975 Pontiac Firebird 4.1 vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
To start off, both 1975 Pontiac Firebird 4.1 and 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird 4.1. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Firebird 4.1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird 4.1 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Pontiac Firebird 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Firebird 4.1 | 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
