1970 Nissan Sunny vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Echo weights approximately 270 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 Toyota Echo (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Sunny | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Echo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
