2004 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2004 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Avalon (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 426 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. 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, 2004 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Sunfire | 2004 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Sunfire | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
