1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 50 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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1300 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
