2002 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lada Niva 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, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (279 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Niva | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | Niva | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |
