1980 Nissan Sunny vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 767 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. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth GTX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Sunny | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Sunny | GTX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
