1988 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2009 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 21 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 685 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | 2009 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chrysler |
| Model | Grand Am | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 75 L |
