1990 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Corolla 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 1969 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac 6000 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | 6000 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
