2007 Fiat Idea vs. 1972 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2007 Fiat Idea is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Idea (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Idea weights approximately 450 kg more than 1972 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, 2007 Fiat Idea (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Idea | 1972 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Idea | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
