1954 Opel Rekord vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Opel Rekord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1980 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1954 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1954 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Opel Rekord | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Rekord | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
