1999 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 790 kg more than 1999 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 3783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
