1980 Nissan Sunny vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 405 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 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Sunny | Carlton |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |