1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 5 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 647 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Supra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
