2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Super 5 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 134 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 719 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Am | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
