2003 Nissan Pickup vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 950 kg more than 1983 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 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pickup | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pickup | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
