1988 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 104 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Prix | Juke |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
