1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 735 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1970 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
