1983 Fiat Regata vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Regata and 1983 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Regata (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Regata should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat Regata weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Fiat Regata (128 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Regata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat Regata | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Regata | Sunny |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |