1984 Nissan Sunny vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Supra weights approximately 755 kg more than 1984 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Sunny | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Sunny | Supra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |