1969 Nissan Sunny vs. 1972 Renault 5
To start off, 1972 Renault 5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Sunny (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Renault 5 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1969 Nissan Sunny is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Nissan Sunny. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Renault 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Nissan Sunny (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Sunny | 1972 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Sunny | 5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
