1986 Nissan Sunny vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1986 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 930 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Sunny | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sunny | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
