1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1975 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
