1994 Toyota Previa vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1994 Toyota Previa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa weights approximately 380 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Previa. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Previa | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Previa | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 69 L |
