1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2001 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 6 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 2,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 39 kg more than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2001 Nissan X-Trail 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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan X-Trail 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.
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1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
Model | Sunfire | X-Trail |
Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2475 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |