2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 2 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 3,498 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 26 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (149 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (310 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (279 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis 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 | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Am | Avensis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |