2008 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet HHR (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City.
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, 2008 Chevrolet HHR (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet HHR | 2000 Honda City | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | HHR | City |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
