1982 Nissan Sunny vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2001 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 19 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (163 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 845 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, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Sunny | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Sunny | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
