1981 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 1986 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 911 weights approximately 250 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, 1986 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac 1000 | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2280 mm |
