2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 732 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.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 2005 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | CR-V | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |