1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2002 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 21 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 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 638 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, 2002 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2002 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sunny | Golf |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
