1980 BMW M1 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 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 601 kg more than 1981 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M1 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
