1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2008 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Camry 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 2008 Toyota Camry
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Sunfire Camry
Year Released 1995 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2475 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 0 HP
Torque 226 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 96 mm
Top Speed 174 km/hour 207 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1554 kg 1392 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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