2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1488 cc |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
