2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grand Am | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |