1970 Nissan Sunny vs. 1974 Rover 2000
To start off, 1974 Rover 2000 is newer by 4 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 1,976 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 2000 weights approximately 650 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, 1974 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Sunny | 1974 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Sunny | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1295 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 |
