1983 Nissan Sunny vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 30 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1274 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Sunny | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Sunny | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |
