1990 Lancia Dedra vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, both 1990 Lancia Dedra and 1990 Pontiac Trans Am were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (111 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 471 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (157 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lancia Dedra | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Dedra | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 447 Nm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |