1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (176 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
| Model | Sunfire | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 2708 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
