2002 Citroen Xsara vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2002 Citroen Xsara 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 167 kg more than 2002 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Xsara. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen Xsara | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Xsara | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 54 L |
