1982 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1982 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, 1980 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Pontiac 1000 | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | 1000 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
