2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,498 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 65 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 622 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Porsche 356 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 1954 Porsche 356. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Am | 356 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |
