1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 114 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (294 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. (278 Nm). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 2001 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Spirit | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
