1979 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Am | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
