2004 Honda Element vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 899 kg more than 1973 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, 2004 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
