2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 50 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am (278 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2001 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Frontier | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
