1992 BMW 850 vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 850 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
