1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Caprice | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
