1982 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1982 Subaru DL
To start off, both 1982 Pontiac 1000 and 1982 Subaru DL were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Subaru DL (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Subaru DL should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1982 Subaru DL.
Because 1982 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 1982 Pontiac 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Subaru DL, 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, 1982 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Subaru DL. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Subaru DL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Pontiac 1000 | 1982 Subaru DL | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | 1000 | DL |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
