2000 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (164 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 470 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, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
