2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2011 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (176 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1379 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 2011 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol 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, 2011 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2011 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
Model | Grand Am | Patrol |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 559 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1406 kg | 2785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3075 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |