1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1987 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 540 kg more than 1987 Pontiac 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Pontiac 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1987 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Serie II | 1000 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |