2000 Honda Avancier vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Avancier weights approximately 207 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2000 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Avancier | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Avancier | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2251 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
