1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 285 kg more than 1982 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 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Tracer | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
