1992 Pontiac Sunbird vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 14 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 2006 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. (111 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 168 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 2006 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, 2006 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Pontiac Sunbird | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Sunbird | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| 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 | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
