1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 29 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 604 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Sunny | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2619 mm |
