1988 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 22 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 89 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Pontiac Grand Am | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Am | Citi |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 49 L |