2003 Honda Avancier vs. 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2003 Honda Avancier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Avancier weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2003 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Avancier 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, 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Avancier | 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Avancier | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
