1986 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1986 Honda Civic and 1986 Pontiac 1000 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1986 Pontiac 1000 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 1986 Pontiac 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic, 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | 1000 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2400 mm |