1988 BMW M6 vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1988 BMW M6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M6 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1980 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M6 | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M6 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
