1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 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 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 552 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 Volvo 760 (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Sunny | 760 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
