1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
