1983 Pontiac 1000 vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 1000 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 320 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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 951 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac 1000 | 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Pontiac | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 1000 | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
