1986 BMW M6 vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1973 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, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M6 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
