2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2000 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 390 kg more than 2000 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3783 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
