1965 Jensen CV-8 vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1975 Nissan Sunny is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 794 kg more than 1975 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, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jensen CV-8 | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | CV-8 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
