1988 Lancia Hit vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix

To start off, both 1988 Lancia Hit and 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit 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, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Lancia Hit 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
Make Lancia Pontiac
Model Hit Grand Prix
Year Released 1988 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2835 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 185 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 76 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2740 mm


 

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