1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 25 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. 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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 146 | Sunfire |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |