1996 BMW 520 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 15 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 681 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, 1996 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 520 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 520 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
