1988 Saab 900 vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1988 Saab 900 and 1988 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 62 more horse power than 1988 Saab 900. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1988 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Saab 900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Saab 900 | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Saab | Pontiac |
| Model | 900 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
