1987 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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, 1958 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac 1000 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2110 mm |
