1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 396 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 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Sunfire | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2475 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3270 mm |
