1968 Opel Diplomat vs. 1980 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1980 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Diplomat weights approximately 730 kg more than 1980 Pontiac 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac 1000. 1968 Opel Diplomat has automatic transmission and 1980 Pontiac 1000 has manual transmission. 1980 Pontiac 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Opel Diplomat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Diplomat | 1980 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Diplomat | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2400 mm |
