To me it wouldn't matter if they put a 250hp engine in the grand am. The Grand Prix is still a better ride. The GA is a fun car to drive, similar to the fun you would have in an altima or an Acura r or any other little fast car like that --- but, the GP is bigger, more comfortable, quieter, better riding, and still very quick. Except, GM has that pecking order thing. You know. The sunbird can't be faster the grand am, can't be faster than the GP, can't be faster than the firebird or GTO, ca't be faster than the vette. Come on now GM, stop being so anal and give people what they want. If you can make a car better, then do it. Don't worry about the pecking orders you peckers.