2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Elise and 2005 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (175 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 552 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (279 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
| Model | Elise | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
