2003 Xedos 9 vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2003 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Xedos 9 | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Xedos | Pontiac |
| Model | 9 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
