1988 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
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, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (224 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | 6000 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |