2005 Audi RS6 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2005 Audi RS6 is newer by 24 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 905 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | RS6 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
