1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2005 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Actyon 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 862 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 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2005 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Sunny | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
