1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1985 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 140 kg more than 1985 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Pontiac 6000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac 6000. 1995 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1985 Pontiac 6000 has manual transmission. 1985 Pontiac 6000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 1985 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Step Wagon | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
