1980 Nissan Sunny vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 17 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 790 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 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Supra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |
