2001 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2001 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 514 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.
Because 2001 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (333 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. (210 Nm). This means 2001 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Terracan | 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Terracan | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
