2000 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 207 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (351 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Trans Am | 930 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 351 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |