1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco

To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 15 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 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 383 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.

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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (240 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (176 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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