2000 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 407 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Am | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
