1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 23 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 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. 1999 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1976 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Suburban | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2750 mm |
