1982 Nissan Sunny vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1982 Nissan Sunny and 1982 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 345 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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Sunny | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Sunny | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
