1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada

To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is newer by 3 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 234 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 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (345 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (176 Nm). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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