1981 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
Because 1987 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 1987 Pontiac 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1987 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |
