2000 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2001 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. (79 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 357 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Vitara 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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 2001 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Trans Am | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
