1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz 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 610 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tazz 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 Tazz | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Sunfire | Tazz |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2475 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
