2005 Honda FR-V vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2005 Honda FR-V is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda FR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 818 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, 2005 Honda FR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | FR-V | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
