2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
To start off, both 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP (303 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix . (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix .
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, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix . (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix .
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Prix | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 303 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
