1995 Hyundai Marcia vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, both 1995 Hyundai Marcia 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 5 more horse power than 1995 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1995 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 204 kg more than 1995 Hyundai Marcia. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Hyundai Marcia. (189 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Hyundai Marcia. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has automatic transmission and 1995 Hyundai Marcia has manual transmission. 1995 Hyundai Marcia 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 Hyundai Marcia 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
Make Hyundai Pontiac
Model Marcia Sunfire
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2475 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 189 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2700 mm


 

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