1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV.
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, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV. 1971 Fiat ESV has automatic transmission and 1996 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat ESV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat ESV | 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | ESV | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
