2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Doblo and 2001 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 37 kg more than 2001 Fiat Doblo. 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, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (203 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Doblo | 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | Doblo | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 2398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |