1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1997 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 306 is newer by 16 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 240 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, 1997 Peugeot 306 (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1997 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Sunny | 306 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
