1983 Nissan Sunny vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 365 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, 1996 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Sunny | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Celica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
