76 compared to a 79 confusion

79Bandit · #1 06-18-2006, 01:55 AM

ok here is what i got...if the 76 has more bhp and is 100 pounds lighter why does it say that my hp to pound ratio is 15.9 but the 76 is only 9.1 ? eh im confused again.. typo or am i just an idiot..or maybe both lol and do these stats sound right to you guys?

1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Year 1979
Make Pontiac
Model Trans Am
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Weight 3500 lbs | 1587.6 kg

Performance
Top Speed 190 km/h | 118.1 mph Similar top speeds

Engine
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 8
Aspiration/Induction Normal
Displacement 6555.00 cc | 400 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Valves 16 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain OHV
Horsepower 220.00 BHP (161.9 KW) @ 4000.00 RPM
Torque 320.00 Ft-Lbs (433.9 NM) @ 2800.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 15.9 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 33.3 BHP / Liter
Bore 4.12 in | 104.6 mm.
Stroke 3.75 in | 95.3 mm.
Compression Ratio 8.1:1
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Transmission Information
Gears 4
Transmission Manual
Final Drive 3.23:1

Dimensions
Seating Capacity 4
Exterior
Length 198.101 in | 5031.8 mm.
Width 73.001 in | 1854.2 mm.
Height 49.301 in | 1252.2 mm.
Wheelbase 108.201 in | 2748.3 mm.
Front Track 61.301 in | 1557 mm.
Rear Track 60.001 in | 1524 mm.
Ground Clearance 4.611 in | 117.1 mm.
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Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Brakes
Front Brake Size 279.001 mm | 11 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires Front : P225/70 R 15
Rear : P225/70 R 15

1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Year 1976
Make Pontiac
Model Trans Am
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Weight 3400 lbs | 1542.2 kg

Performance
1/4 Mile 12.05 seconds.

Engine
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 8
Aspiration/Induction Normal
Displacement 400.00 CU IN. | 6556 cc. | 6.6 L.
Valves 16 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain OHV
Horsepower 375.00 HP (276 KW)
Torque 320.00 Ft-Lbs (433.9 NM) @ 2800.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 9.1 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter 56.8 BHP / Liter
Bore 4.10 in | 104.1 mm.
Stroke 3.75 in | 95.3 mm.
Compression Ratio 8.1:1
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Transmission Information
Gears 4
Transmission Manual
Final Drive 3.23:1

Dimensions
Exterior
Length 198.101 in | 5031.8 mm.
Width 73.001 in | 1854.2 mm.
Height 49.301 in | 1252.2 mm.
Wheelbase 108.201 in | 2748.3 mm.
Rear Track 60.001 in | 1524 mm.
Ground Clearance 4.601 in | 116.9 mm.
Vehicles with similar dimensions

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Brakes
Front Brake Size 280.001 mm | 11 in.

76ta · #2 06-18-2006, 02:22 AM

whered u get those stats on the 76.?

ikeyballz · #3 06-18-2006, 02:25 AM

hehe i think you got it mixed up dude, its lbs to horsepower. not horsepower to lbs, so the smaller number you got, the faster your car is.. (supposedly)..

and yeah! whered you get those stats from? they're pretty sweet!
i want my stats...

97 SS camaro..

79Bandit · #4 06-18-2006, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76ta

whered u get those stats on the 76.?

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z4395/default.aspx

79Bandit · #5 06-18-2006, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikeyballz

hehe i think you got it mixed up dude, its lbs to horsepower. not horsepower to lbs, so the smaller number you got, the faster your car is.. (supposedly)..

and yeah! whered you get those stats from? they're pretty sweet!
i want my stats...

97 SS camaro..

ohh ok i was just reading it wrong thanks for the clarification

79Bandit · #6 06-18-2006, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikeyballz

hehe i think you got it mixed up dude, its lbs to horsepower. not horsepower to lbs, so the smaller number you got, the faster your car is.. (supposedly)..

and yeah! whered you get those stats from? they're pretty sweet!
i want my stats...

97 SS camaro..

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z...S/default.aspx

i belive this is your car

ikeyballz · #7 06-18-2006, 02:27 AM

and how can the 79 and 76 camaro be lighter than my 97?!?! mine is 3800 lbs.. how the heck. i thought cars 'in those days' were buit friggin heavy!

76ta · #8 06-18-2006, 02:28 AM

that 76 is highly modded... from the factory the 76 with the 400 cid engine is rated at 185 hp and 215 ft.lbs... these numbers are slightly underated but bu no mean were 76's rollin off the line with 300+ hp in 76

ikeyballz · #9 06-18-2006, 02:31 AM

ohh. nice. that explains it...

79Bandit · #10 06-18-2006, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76ta

that 76 is highly modded... from the factory the 76 with the 400 cid engine is rated at 185 hp and 215 ft.lbs... these numbers are slightly underated but bu no mean were 76's rollin off the line with 300+ hp in 76

yea i see that at the top now to...i thaught so because a friend of mine has a stock 76 and my 79 stock would beat him everytime

79Bandit · #11 06-18-2006, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikeyballz

and how can the 79 and 76 camaro be lighter than my 97?!?! mine is 3800 lbs.. how the heck. i thought cars 'in those days' were buit friggin heavy!

the 79 and 76 are trans ams and the site says your car weights in at 3350
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z...arID=171#stats

76ta · #12 06-18-2006, 02:37 AM

yeea my stock 76 is gutless.. she sounds hot but its a 3800 pound tank that looks fast

79Bandit · #13 06-18-2006, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76ta

yeea my stock 76 is gutless.. she sounds hot but its a 3800 pound tank that looks fast

lol its worth a lot more than my 79.

76ta · #14 06-18-2006, 02:40 AM

haha yea i guess its got a few things goin for it

Dyno247365 · #15 06-18-2006, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ikeyballz

and how can the 79 and 76 camaro be lighter than my 97?!?! mine is 3800 lbs.. how the heck. i thought cars 'in those days' were buit friggin heavy!

I learned this several months ago. The F-body muscle cars weren't BOATS at all. Every generation the muscle car got heavier for safety standards, all new stuff being added.

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