1988 Nissan Sunny vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Nissan Sunny is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 516 kg more than 1988 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Crown 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 1975 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Sunny, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Sunny | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Crown |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1269 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
