1990 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (235 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 181 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (447 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Trans Am | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
