1996 Honda Prelude 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 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 53 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, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Prelude | Sunfire |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |