2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 757 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | CR-V | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 69 L |
