1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911.
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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Pontiac Trans Am | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Trans Am | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |