1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1987 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Riviera weights approximately 686 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, 1987 Buick Riviera (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
