1990 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1990 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1988 Renault 25. 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, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (248 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (164 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25. 1990 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 25 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 25 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac 6000 | 1988 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | 6000 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
