1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Mini Metro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Mini Metro would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (62 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 61 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (97 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Mini Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Mini Metro | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 754 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
