1967 Nissan Sunny vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 883 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan Sunny | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Sunny | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
