2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1970 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1359 kg more than 1970 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 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1970 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
