1977 Opel Ascona vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Ascona weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 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. 1980 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Ascona | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Ascona | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
