1986 Nissan Sunny vs. 1986 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1986 Nissan Sunny and 1986 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Sunny (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 125 kg more than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Sunny | 1986 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sunny | Passat |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
