2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 985 kg more than 1975 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, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (230 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2350 mm |
