1983 Nissan Sunny vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1840 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Sunny | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Sunny | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3327 mm |
