1980 BMW M1 vs. 1981 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1981 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1981 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1981 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | M1 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
