1992 Pontiac Sunbird vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1998 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Sunbird would be higher. Both 1992 Pontiac Sunbird and 1998 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. (111 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 173 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.
Because 1998 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Pontiac Sunbird (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Pontiac Sunbird | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Sunbird | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
