1988 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 280 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |