2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Toyota Prius 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 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 274 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 3 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 (203 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Prix | Prius |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2380 mm |
