1982 Nissan Sunny vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 187 kg more than 1982 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Sunny | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sunny | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
