2005 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2010 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 34 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, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai ix20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Sunfire | 2010 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | Sunfire | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
