1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2003 Toyota Tundra is newer by 22 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 905 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, 2003 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3270 mm |
