1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2006 Toyota RunX is newer by 25 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 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RunX (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RunX weights approximately 445 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, 2006 Toyota RunX (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | RunX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
