1996 Lancia Zeta vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Lancia Zeta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Zeta (109 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 800 kg more than 1982 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 Lancia Zeta (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lancia Zeta | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Zeta | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
