1980 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1980 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Pontiac 1000 | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
