1997 Nissan Sunny vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 86 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Nissan Sunny (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Sunny | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
