1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1970 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 840 kg more than 1970 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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1970 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Aspen | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |
