2002 Audi Avantissimo vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2002 Audi Avantissimo and 2002 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi Avantissimo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi Avantissimo (431 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (176 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi Avantissimo should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi Avantissimo weights approximately 549 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Audi Avantissimo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi Avantissimo 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, 2002 Audi Avantissimo (603 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (278 Nm). This means 2002 Audi Avantissimo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi Avantissimo | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | Avantissimo | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 431 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
