1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 680 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 Toyota Avensis (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
