1996 Honda CRX vs. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 454 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1987 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | CRX | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2820 mm |
