1987 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 912 weights approximately 10 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, 1969 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm). This means 1969 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac 1000 | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2220 mm |
