2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 7 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 48 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 252 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (279 Nm). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Am | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |
