2002 Daihatsu Altis vs. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, both 2002 Daihatsu Altis and 2002 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daihatsu Altis (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Altis should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daihatsu Altis weights approximately 221 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. 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, 2002 Daihatsu Altis (220 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (203 Nm). This means 2002 Daihatsu Altis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. 2002 Daihatsu Altis has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daihatsu Altis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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