1986 BMW 735 vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 220 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (315 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 735 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |