2002 Ford Laser vs. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2002 Ford Laser 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 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 84 kg more than 2002 Ford Laser. 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 Pontiac Sunfire (203 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Laser. (146 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Laser | 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Laser | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
