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 2,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (129 HP @ 6500 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 329 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 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1712 cc | 2475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |