2000 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 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 195 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (530 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (454 Nm). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trans Am | W12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
