1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. Both 1996 Chevrolet Corvette and 2001 Pontiac Trans Am are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 255 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (455 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2001 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 2001 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 | 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Corvette | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 455 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |