1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1999 Honda CR-V is newer by 18 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda CR-V weights approximately 685 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, 1999 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sunny | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
