2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 418 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 2010 BMW M5 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 2010 BMW M5. 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (285 Nm). This means 2010 BMW M5 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 | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Grand Am | M5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
