1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 356 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Sunny | 504 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
