1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, both 1976 Nissan Bluebird 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Bluebird | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Bluebird | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
