1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 370 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.
Because 1989 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Sunny | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Sunny | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |