1954 GAZ M-20 vs. 1980 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1980 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1980 Pontiac 1000.
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, 1954 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 GAZ M-20 | 1980 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | GAZ | Pontiac |
| Model | M-20 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
