2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Korando would be higher. 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 34 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (142 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 459 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 2000 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2000 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Grand Am | Korando |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1406 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
