2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 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 249 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 219 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Fiat |
| Model | Grand Prix | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2301 mm |
