1986 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2008 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Reno is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Reno (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Reno 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 65 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Reno.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | 2008 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Am | Reno |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
