2002 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 768 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Pathfinder | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
