1988 Dodge 600 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1988 Dodge 600 is newer by 7 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge 600 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge 600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge 600 weights approximately 255 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, 1988 Dodge 600 (159 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge 600 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
