2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1977 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Subaru Leone 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 109 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 402 kg more than 1977 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Subaru Leone 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 Pontiac Grand Am (279 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 1977 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Am | Leone |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
