1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1981 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Sunny | Fury |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3060 mm |
