1984 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 316 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1981 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, 1984 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
