1985 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1985 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 1000.
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, 1969 Porsche 914 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Pontiac 1000 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 914 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |