1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 206 is newer by 24 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 400 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, 2005 Peugeot 206 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Sunny | 206 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
