2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2001 Subaru WX 01
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 Subaru WX 01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru WX 01 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru WX 01 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru WX 01 should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru WX 01 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru WX 01 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, 2001 Subaru WX 01 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, 2001 Subaru WX 01 (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru WX 01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 2001 Subaru WX 01 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Am | WX 01 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
