2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
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 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 448 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. 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 (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Pontiac | Smart |
| Model | Grand Am | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
