1990 Pontiac 6000 vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac 6000 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 7 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 1990 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat 500 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 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Fiat |
| Model | 6000 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2301 mm |
