1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 61 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Supra 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 1996 Toyota Supra. 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Supra 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 Pontiac Sunfire | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Sunfire | Supra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2475 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |