1961 Fiat 850 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 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 297 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Sunny (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
