1976 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, both 1976 Pontiac Trans Am and 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 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.
Because 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 will offer significantly more control. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Trans Am | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 26 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1940 mm |
