1982 Lancia Beta vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Beta weights approximately 130 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, 1982 Lancia Beta (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia Beta | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
