1976 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1979 Zastava 132 is newer by 3 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 132. (142 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Pontiac Trans Am | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Pontiac | Zastava |
Model | Trans Am | 132 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 142 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |