1970 Nissan Sunny vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 507 kg more than 1970 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Sunny | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Corona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
