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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 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 440 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 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 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
