2001 Peugeot 607 vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2001 Peugeot 607 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 607. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Peugeot 607 | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 607 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 69 L |
