1999 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Sunfire | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Sunfire | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
