1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 175 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Vega | Sunny |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2350 mm |