1967 Nissan Sunny vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 565 kg more than 1967 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (204 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan Sunny | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Sunny | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
