2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 89 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 452 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 (285 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Am | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
