1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva is newer by 17 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 535 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, 1998 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sunny | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
