1973 Nissan Sunny vs. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 260 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 Vauxhall Belmont (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Sunny | 1986 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sunny | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
