1986 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1986 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1986 Pontiac 6000 and 1986 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,672 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Subaru XT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru XT (147 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1986 Subaru XT.
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, 1986 Subaru XT (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Pontiac 6000 | 1986 Subaru XT | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | 6000 | XT |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |