1979 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1966 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1966 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
