2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage 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 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 35 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 63 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, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (285 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Pontiac | Kia |
Model | Grand Am | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 184 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2629 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 58 L |