1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 31 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 345 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Sunfire | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |