2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 421 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
| Model | Liberty | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 69 L |
