1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 30 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1113 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |
