1986 Pontiac 1000 vs. 2002 Suzuki F1

To start off, 2002 Suzuki F1 is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc, 2002 Suzuki F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Suzuki F1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki F1 should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki F1 weights approximately 510 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 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki F1. (106 Nm). This means 1986 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki F1. 2002 Suzuki F1 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. 2002 Suzuki F1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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