1997 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Pontiac Sunfire | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Sunfire | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2360 mm |
