1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 245 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Nissan Sunny is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Nissan Sunny. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Sunny |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2290 mm |