1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1999 Fiat Punto is newer by 18 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Punto (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Punto weights approximately 127 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, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Punto | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
