2008 BMW 550 vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1975 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 550 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6556 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |