1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1991 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Nissan Sunny is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 62 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Lancia Beta (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lancia Beta | 1991 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Beta | Sunny |
Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |