1975 Nissan Sunny vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1975 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1975 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, 1971 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Sunny | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Sunny | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
