1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. Both 1987 Chevrolet Corvette and 2001 Pontiac Trans Am are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 282 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (455 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. (454 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
