1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 528 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.
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, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2610 mm |
