2008 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Pontiac Grand Am has manual transmission. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2471 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
