1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate vs. 1987 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate and 1987 Pontiac 1000 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate (115 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate weights approximately 290 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate (163 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate | 1987 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Graduate | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |
