1981 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1985 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 75 kg more than 1985 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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Sunny |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |