2000 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport
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 Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 350 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Trans Sport |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |