1991 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 10 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 815 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, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chrysler Town & Country | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Town & Country | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
