1971 Nissan Sunny vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 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 Peugeot 205 (106 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Sunny | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Sunny | 205 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
