1973 Nissan Sunny vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 35 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 1220 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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Sunny | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | Sunny | Safari |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
