1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1975 Pontiac Trans Am and 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 150 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Because 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. (110 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trans Am | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
