1996 Audi A3 vs. 1966 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Audi A3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A3 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A3 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1966 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, 1996 Audi A3 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1966 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A3 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
