2002 Honda Acty vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2002 Honda Acty 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 574 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. 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 (285 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Acty has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Acty 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 Honda Acty | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Acty | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 660 cc | 3349 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1414 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |