1982 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 190 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Pontiac 1000 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2280 mm |
