1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 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 72 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1975 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Trans Am | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
