2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 69 L |
