1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 125 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, 1966 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 1602 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
