1986 Nissan Sunny vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Nissan Sunny is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 885 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Sunny | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Century |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
