2009 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (271 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 169 kg more than 2009 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 Bonneville (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
