2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. 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 107 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 599 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Am | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
