1986 Nissan Sunny vs. 1983 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1986 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 355 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, 1983 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Sunny | 1983 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
