1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 14 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. 1990 Bentley Turbo 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. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Turbo | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
