2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2002 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2002 Pontiac Grand Am and 2002 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 307 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.
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 Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Montana 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 | 2002 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Am | Montana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |
