2000 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 75 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.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 69 L |