2011 Mazda 6 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 27 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 6 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2630 mm |
