2000 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Trans Am | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 330 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 73 L |
