1987 Cadillac Allante vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1987 Cadillac Allante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 760 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1977 Nissan Sunny is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Nissan Sunny. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Allante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1987 Cadillac Allante has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Cadillac Allante | 1977 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Allante | Sunny |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |