1983 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, both 1983 Pontiac 1000 and 1983 Vauxhall Chevette were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1983 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Pontiac 1000 | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
Model | 1000 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |