2001 Lada Roadster vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, 2001 Lada Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Lada Roadster. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Roadster.

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, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Roadster. (116 Nm). This means 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Roadster. 2001 Lada Roadster has automatic transmission and 1996 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lada Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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