1975 Nissan Sunny vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Magentis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 802 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, 2010 Kia Magentis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Sunny | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Sunny | Magentis |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
