1986 Nissan Sunny vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 26 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 835 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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Sunny | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Sunny | 135 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2659 mm |
