2005 Hyundai Dynasty vs. 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Dynasty and 2005 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Dynasty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Dynasty weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Dynasty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Dynasty 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
Make Hyundai Pontiac
Model Dynasty Sunfire
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2970 cc 2196 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 91.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76 mm 94 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2650 mm


 

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