1985 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1985 Pontiac Grand Am and 1985 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Porsche 928 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Pontiac Grand Am | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grand Am | 928 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |