2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 438 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla (270 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Prix | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
