1978 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 931 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic. 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix (291 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Civic | 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 3352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2790 mm |
