1980 Nissan Sunny vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Opel Rekord weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Sunny | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Sunny | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |