1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 124 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Sunfire | Juke |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2475 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
