1982 Nissan Sunny vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 11 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 555 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Sunny | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Sunny | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
