1980 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Pontiac 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Pontiac 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 1983 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2400 mm |
