1969 Nissan Sunny vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 1976 Rover 2000 is newer by 7 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rover 2000 weights approximately 687 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Sunny | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Sunny | 2000 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |