2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | SSR | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
