1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1986 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1986 Pontiac 1000 has manual transmission. 1986 Pontiac 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 300 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2400 mm |