2004 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2004 Isuzu Ascender and 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (290 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 485 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2004 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Isuzu Ascender.
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2004 Isuzu Ascender | 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Isuzu | Pontiac |
Model | Ascender | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2760 mm |