2005 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 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 (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 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:
2005 Honda Civic | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |