1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1991 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Nissan Sunny is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1108 kg more than 1991 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, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 1991 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
