1990 Dodge Omni vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1990 Dodge Omni is newer by 9 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), 1990 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Omni (92 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Omni weights approximately 210 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, 1990 Dodge Omni (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Omni | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Omni | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
