2002 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, both 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 TVR T 350 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR T 350 weights approximately 30 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 TVR T 350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 TVR T 350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | Sunfire | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
