2005 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1986 Rover 825
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rover 825. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rover 825 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Rover 825 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Rover 825. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1986 Rover 825. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rover 825 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
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, 1986 Rover 825 (268 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Rover 825 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Sunfire | 1986 Rover 825 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Sunfire | 825 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
