1988 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1989 Subaru Mini Jumbo
To start off, 1989 Subaru Mini Jumbo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Mini Jumbo. (36 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Mini Jumbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 650 kg more than 1989 Subaru Mini Jumbo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Mini Jumbo. (55 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Mini Jumbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | 1989 Subaru Mini Jumbo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Am | Mini Jumbo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
