2001 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2002 Rover 75
To start off, 2002 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. 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 30 more horse power than 2002 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2002 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rover 75 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 2002 Rover 75 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Sunfire | 75 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |