2011 Toyota Corolla vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2011 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Toyota Corolla | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
Model | Corolla | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2011 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |