1980 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 190 kg more than 1972 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 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1972 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2310 mm |
