1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 6 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 721 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sunny | Senator |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
