1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 1430 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1975 Seat 1430 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 1975 Seat 1430. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Sunny | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
