2002 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2002 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Ram (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Ram weights approximately 870 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.
Because 2002 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Ram 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, 2002 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. 2002 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | 2002 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | Sunfire | Ram |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2790 mm |
