1996 Opel Vectra vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 1996 Opel Vectra and 1996 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 17 kg more than 1996 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 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Vectra | 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Vectra | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
