2005 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 675 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Prix (380 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Prix | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 945 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
