2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 2 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 62 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Am | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 3130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
