1984 Nissan Sunny vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 28 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 930 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 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Sunny | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Sunny | X3 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
