1986 Nissan Sunny vs. 2002 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2002 Toyota Avensis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 866 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, 2002 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Sunny | 2002 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
