2005 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (176 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 196 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (278 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 278 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |