1986 Pontiac Fiero vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 472 kg more than 1968 Toyota 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 Fiero (220 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm). This means 1986 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac Fiero | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Fiero | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.7 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2170 mm |
