1979 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1980 Porsche 930 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Trans Am | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Trans Am | 930 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |