2007 Hyundai H100 vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 2007 Hyundai H100 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 2,607 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai H100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai H100 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai H100 should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai H100 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Hyundai H100 (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai H100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai H100 | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | H100 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2607 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
