2001 Opel Corsa vs. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2001 Opel Corsa 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 84 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 162 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Corsa | 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Corsa | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
