2002 Hummer H2 vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2002 Hummer H2 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 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hummer H2 (316 HP) has 168 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1704 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. 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 Hummer H2 (522 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (264 Nm). This means 2002 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hummer H2 | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Hummer | Pontiac |
| Model | H2 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 3399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
