1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 795 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 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Sunfire | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2392 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 97 L |