1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1964 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sunny | Victor |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
