2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2005 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 5 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, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (173 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 353 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Trajet. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2005 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | Grand Prix | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
