2000 Dodge Neon vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2000 Dodge Neon is newer by 12 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. Both 2000 Dodge Neon and 1988 Pontiac Grand Am are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Neon. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 74 kg more than 2000 Dodge Neon. 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Neon | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Neon | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 69 L |
