2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2001 Honda HR-V 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 62 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V. 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 (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda HR-V | 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | HR-V | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 54 L |