2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Opel Insignia is newer by 10 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 29 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (321 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Because 2010 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Opel Insignia (435 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (203 Nm). This means 2010 Opel Insignia 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 | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Opel |
| Model | Grand Prix | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2737 mm |
