1972 Nissan Sunny vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 25 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 685 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Sunny | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Sunny | Joice |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
