1997 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 563 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 1996 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
Model | Aurora | Sunfire |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 183 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |