1988 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1988 Renault 4
To start off, both 1988 Pontiac 6000 and 1988 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1988 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1988 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Pontiac 6000 | 1988 Renault 4 | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | 6000 | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |