1986 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1988 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1988 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. Both 1986 Pontiac 6000 and 1988 Pontiac 6000 are equipped with a 2,474 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac 6000 | 1988 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | 6000 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
