1979 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 605 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
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. 1979 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Pontiac Lemans | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
Model | Lemans | Chevette |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2400 mm |