2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 1974 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Sunbeam Rapier would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Rapier. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Rapier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 416 kg more than 1974 Sunbeam Rapier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pickup | 1974 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Nissan | Sunbeam |
| Model | Pickup | Rapier |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
