2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 965 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Patrol | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 69 L |
