1973 Nissan Sunny vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, both 1973 Nissan Sunny and 1973 Triumph Dolomite were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (127 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 151 kg more than 1973 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Sunny | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | Sunny | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
