2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2002 Acura CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. 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 90 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 233 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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (203 Nm). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Pontiac | Acura |
| Model | Grand Prix | CL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |
