1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1999 Lancia Lybra 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Lybra (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 555 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, 1999 Lancia Lybra (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Lybra | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Lybra | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
