1992 Pontiac Sunbird vs. 1992 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 1992 Pontiac Sunbird and 1992 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Camry (188 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. (111 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Camry weights approximately 383 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. 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, 1992 Toyota Camry (255 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Pontiac Sunbird 1992 Toyota Camry
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Sunbird Camry
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 111 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 252 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 82 mm
Top Speed 170 km/hour 227 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1127 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2560 mm


 

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