1976 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 24 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1976 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Trans Am | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 318 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
