1976 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1977 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1977 Triumph Dolomite 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. (95 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | 1977 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Trans Am | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
