2005 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
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 Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Piranha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Piranha weights approximately 366 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 Piranha (203 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Piranha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Piranha |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
