1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
