1986 Nissan Sunny vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 437 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 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Sunny | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sunny | Insight |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
