1990 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am

To start off, both 1990 BMW 316 and 1990 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 155 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 BMW 316 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
Make BMW Pontiac
Model 316 Grand Am
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 69 L


 

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