1993 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1993 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 735 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, 1993 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
