2000 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2000 Jeep Wrangler 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. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 160 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2000 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2000 Jeep Wrangler 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
| Model | Wrangler | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 69 L |
