1987 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 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 Chevrolet Corsica (147 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corsica | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corsica | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
