2001 Honda Life vs. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2001 Honda Life 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 101 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 392 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life 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, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Life | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
