1983 Pontiac 6000 vs. 2000 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2000 Toyota Yaris is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Yaris (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac 6000 | 2000 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | 6000 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |
