2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2003 Honda Z
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Z would be higher. 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 239 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 725 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Z 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, 2003 Honda Z 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2003 Honda Z | |
| Make | Pontiac | Honda |
| Model | Grand Prix | Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |
