1976 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, both 1976 Nissan 260 ZX and 1976 Pontiac Trans Am were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | 260 ZX | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
