1973 Nissan Sunny vs. 1986 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1986 Toyota Hilux is newer by 13 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Hilux (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 680 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, 1986 Toyota Hilux (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Sunny | 1986 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
