2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am (278 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Protege | 2001 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | Protege | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |