1997 Honda Legend vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1997 Honda Legend is newer by 15 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 855 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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
