1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1997 Daewoo Joyster and 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 650 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. 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, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (305 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (137 Nm). This means 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daewoo Joyster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daewoo Joyster | 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
| Model | Joyster | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3785 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
