1999 BMW 540 vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1999 BMW 540 is newer by 24 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, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 540 | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 540 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 439 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |