2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Panda | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 69 L |
