1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
