2003 Nissan Pickup vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 363 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (285 Nm). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pickup | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Pickup | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |
