1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avalon is newer by 19 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 630 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, 2000 Toyota Avalon (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
