1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 390 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, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sunny | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
