2003 Jaguar R Coupe vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe (370 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe (525 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 2003 Jaguar R Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. 2003 Jaguar R Coupe has automatic transmission and 1979 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Jaguar R Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar R Coupe | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | R Coupe | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
