1999 Honda Today vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am

To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 11 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 525 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.

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