1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1030 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3120 mm |
