1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 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 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 97 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
