1982 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1982 Pontiac Firebird and 1982 Pontiac 1000 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 376 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, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Pontiac Firebird | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Firebird | 1000 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2838 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1336 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |