2012 Kia Cee'd vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 24 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 82 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Cee'd | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Cee'd | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 69 L |
