1983 Nissan Sunny vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 480 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Sunny | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Sunny | 505 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
