1970 Nissan Sunny vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 41 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Sunny | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Sunny | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2329 mm |
