1990 BMW M3 vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1983 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
