2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette 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 119 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 547 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Grand Am | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
