1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 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 12 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Pontiac Trans Am | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Trans Am | 944 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.9:1 |
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 | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |