1990 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 339 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
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 Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Pontiac Grand Am | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
Model | Grand Am | Altima |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 76 L |