2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (176 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 550 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Pathfinder | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
