1977 Nissan Sunny vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 180 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Sunny | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sunny | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
