1972 Nissan Sunny vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 535 kg more than 1972 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, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Sunny | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sunny | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
