1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 825 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 Previa (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa 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 Previa | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Previa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
