1991 Nissan Sunny vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1991 Nissan Sunny is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Sunny (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Toyota Corolla 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 1980 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Nissan Sunny (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.

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