1984 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Am 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 6 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 60 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Am | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2469 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
