1982 Nissan Sunny vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Opel Corsa is newer by 27 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Corsa weights approximately 415 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 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Sunny | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sunny | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
