2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2000 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2000 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S40. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S40 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 2000 Volvo S40 (300 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (203 Nm). This means 2000 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 2000 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2000 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2000 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Prix | S40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2650 mm |
