2000 Mazda Familia 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 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (176 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 216 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
