1995 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (350 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Pontiac Bonneville 2010 Honda Civic
Make Pontiac Honda
Model Bonneville Civic
Year Released 1995 2010
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 241 HP 148 HP
Torque 387 Nm 350 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1460 mm


 

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