1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 7 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 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Suburban | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7445 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |