2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 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 121 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 562 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. 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 Am (279 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Panda | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |
