1982 Nissan Sunny vs. 1985 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1985 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 495 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, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Sunny | 1985 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Sunny | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
