1990 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 676 kg more than 1990 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, 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Trans Sport |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |