1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Pontiac 6000
To start off, both 1985 Chevrolet Corvette and 1985 Pontiac 6000 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 178 kg more than 1985 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac 6000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Corvette | 6000 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |