1970 Nissan Sunny vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 35 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 705 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, 2005 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Sunny | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Sunny | Carens |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
