1983 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1983 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Pontiac 1000 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 930 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |