1997 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 318. (168 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 318 | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 318 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |