1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1971 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1971 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 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1971 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Roadmaster | Sunny |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |