1976 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (39 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Pontiac Trans Am | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | Trans Am | Rex |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 39 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1930 mm |