2005 Nissan Sentra vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Sentra 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Sentra | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Sentra | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1402 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 53 L |
