2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord 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 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 21 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
