2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Defender | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |