1975 Nissan Sunny vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Carina weights approximately 150 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, 1972 Toyota Carina (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Sunny | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Carina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
