1950 Buick 40 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 730 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 40 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |
