1986 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1991 Toyota Century
To start off, 1991 Toyota Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Century weights approximately 840 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, 1991 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000. 1991 Toyota Century 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. 1991 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Pontiac 1000 | 1991 Toyota Century | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Century |
Year Released | 1986 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2870 mm |