2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 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 21 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Am | Camry |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2358 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |