1982 Nissan Sunny vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 13 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 2,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 739 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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Sunny | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Sunny | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
