2001 Opel Omega vs. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2001 Opel Omega 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 6 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 552 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.
Because 2001 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Omega | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
