1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 158 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla.

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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Pontiac Trans Am 1974 Toyota Corolla
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Trans Am Corolla
Year Released 1975 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6556 cc 1165 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 220 HP 62 HP
Torque 434 Nm 94 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.3 mm 66 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2290 mm


 

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