1988 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, both 1988 Pontiac 6000 and 1988 Pontiac Fiero were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (143 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
Because 1988 Pontiac Fiero is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Pontiac Fiero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac 6000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (220 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (184 Nm). This means 1988 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac 6000 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | 6000 | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |
