1985 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
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, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac 6000 | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | 6000 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
