1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2011 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 36 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, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. 2011 Infiniti QX56 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. 2011 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | 2011 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Infiniti |
| Model | Trans Am | QX56 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3076 mm |
