1955 Nissan Sports vs. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 864 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Sports | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 3789 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2820 mm |
