1994 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1994 Honda Prelude is newer by 13 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Prelude weights approximately 325 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, 1994 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Prelude | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
