1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 26 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 107 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, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sunny | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 922 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
