1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 373 kg more than 1986 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Starfire | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2400 mm |
