1986 AC Ace vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1986 AC Ace and 1986 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 AC Ace weights approximately 47 kg more than 1986 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 AC Ace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace 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, 1986 AC Ace (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1986 AC Ace | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Ace | Sunny |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |