1981 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1981 Pontiac 1000 and 1981 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 582 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac 1000 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | 1000 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2750 mm |
