1970 Nissan Sunny vs. 1984 Saab 900
To start off, 1984 Saab 900 is newer by 14 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Saab 900 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Saab 900 weights approximately 535 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, 1984 Saab 900 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Sunny | 1984 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Nissan | Saab |
| Model | Sunny | 900 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
