2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 22 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 590 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
