2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (175 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 573 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Am | Sienna |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1987 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1984 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |