2000 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2005 Saturn LW
To start off, 2005 Saturn LW is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am 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 13 more horse power than 2005 Saturn LW. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn LW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn LW weights approximately 51 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
Because 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn LW, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn LW. (199 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn LW.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 2005 Saturn LW | |
| Make | Pontiac | Saturn |
| Model | Trans Am | LW |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
