1979 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 3 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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944.
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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Trans Am | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Trans Am | 944 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 151 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 195 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
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 | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |