2006 Nissan Note vs. 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2006 Nissan Note is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Sunfire (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Note. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Note weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Note. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Note | 1998 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Note | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
