2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 17 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. Both 2007 Honda CR-V and 1990 Pontiac Grand Am are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 327 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | CR-V | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 69 L |
