1990 Plymouth Colt vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1990 Plymouth Colt and 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Colt. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 614 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Colt. 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix (291 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Colt. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Colt | 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Plymouth | Pontiac |
| Model | Colt | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 3352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2790 mm |
