2001 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 250 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (455 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Trans Am | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
