1984 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1984 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 5 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.
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. 1984 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1979 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bristol Beaufighter | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | Beaufighter | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |