1973 Nissan Sunny vs. 1980 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1980 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Blizzard (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 560 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Blizzard (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Sunny | 1980 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2030 mm |
