1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 160 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1988 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Concerto | Sunny |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1269 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |