1986 Buick Electra vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1986 Buick Electra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Electra weights approximately 665 kg more than 1985 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 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
