2003 Pininfarina Enjoy vs. 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. (133 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 511 kg more than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy 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 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. (178 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2005 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Pininfarina Enjoy 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
Make Pininfarina Pontiac
Model Enjoy Sunfire
Year Released 2003 2005
Engine Size 1794 cc 2189 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 133 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 750 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 3750 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1080 mm 1350 mm


 

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