1980 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1983 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Delta (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 125 kg more than 1983 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 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Delta | 1983 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Delta | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2400 mm |
