1994 Rover 800 vs. 1986 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1994 Rover 800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 800 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1986 Pontiac 6000. 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, 1994 Rover 800 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 800 | 1986 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | 800 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
