1976 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Pontiac Trans Am | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Trans Am | Crown |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |