2002 Lexus Minority Report vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2002 Lexus Minority Report 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 329 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.
Because 2002 Lexus Minority Report is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Lexus Minority Report. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (264 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lexus Minority Report | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Lexus | Pontiac |
Model | Minority Report | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 264 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1413 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |