1971 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 1971 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Campagnola | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Campagnola | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 2469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
