1979 Pontiac Sunbird vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Sunbird would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 327 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Sunbird.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Sunbird | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Sunbird | MRJ |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |