2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 23 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
