1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1993 Volvo 850
To start off, 1993 Volvo 850 is newer by 12 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 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 850 (223 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 850 weights approximately 510 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, 1993 Volvo 850 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1993 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Sunny | 850 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
