2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2011 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2011 Toyota Camry is newer by 6 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 6 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Camry. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Camry weights approximately 78 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2011 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Am | Camry |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 226 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |