1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 791 kg more than 1963 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Skoda Felicia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Skoda Felicia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (176 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
Model | Sunfire | Felicia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 74 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 890 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |