1967 Nissan Sunny vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 31 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 175 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, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan Sunny | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sunny | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
