2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2001 Saturn L
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 Saturn L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Saturn L 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 40 more horse power than 2001 Saturn L. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2001 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 79 kg more than 2001 Saturn L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 2001 Saturn L | |
| Make | Pontiac | Saturn |
| Model | Grand Am | L |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
