2002 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,129 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 173 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 44 kg more than 2010 Kia Sportage.
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 Prix (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Grand Prix | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
