1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. Both 1999 Kia Sportage and 1989 Pontiac Grand Am are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 222 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sportage | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
