1948 Allard K1 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard K1 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | K1 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
