2002 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2002 Chrysler Sebring 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (176 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler Sebring. (149 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 46 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chrysler Sebring. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chrysler Sebring | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
Model | Sebring | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2343 cc | 3350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |