2002 Honda Z vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2002 Honda Z 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 124 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 454 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Z 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 Honda Z 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 Pontiac Grand Am (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Z has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Z 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 Z | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Z | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |
