1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 4 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 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 50 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, 1981 Nissan Sunny (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sunny | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
