2007 Acura MDX vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2007 Acura MDX is newer by 26 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 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | MDX | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
