1982 Nissan Sunny vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 31 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1019 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Sunny | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3246 mm |
