1986 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1986 Honda Accord and 1986 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 15 kg more than 1986 Honda Accord.
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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Accord. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1986 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1986 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Accord | 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Accord | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1953 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |