1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1981 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 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 560 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
