2002 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 835 kg more than 1970 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 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1970 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Sunny |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |