2002 Audi A3 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2002 Audi A3 is newer by 21 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A3 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A3 weights approximately 480 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, 2002 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A3 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A3 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 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 | 250 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
