2001 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 9 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 86 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.
Because 2010 Lada Niva 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, 2010 Lada Niva 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 Pontiac Sunfire (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire has automatic transmission and 2010 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2010 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 2010 Lada Niva | |
Make | Pontiac | Lada |
Model | Sunfire | Niva |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |