1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1971 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
