1972 Nissan Sunny vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avensis is newer by 29 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 760 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, 2001 Toyota Avensis (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Sunny | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
