1985 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1985 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1975 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, 1985 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac 1000 | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1000 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
