1966 Nissan Sunny vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 337 kg more than 1966 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, 1981 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Nissan Sunny | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
