2002 Hyundai XG vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2002 Hyundai XG 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (176 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai XG. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai XG. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai XG weights approximately 154 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
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 (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai XG. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai XG.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Hyundai XG | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
Model | XG | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |