2007 BMW 550 vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 31 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, 2007 BMW 550 (491 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 550 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 491 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |