1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 15 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (169 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sunny | Passat |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
