1993 Nissan Sunny vs. 1993 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, both 1993 Nissan Sunny and 1993 Dodge Intrepid were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 449 kg more than 1993 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Sunny. 1993 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Sunny | 1993 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Sunny | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
