2000 Honda City vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 614 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | City | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
