2007 Honda Element vs. 1971 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1971 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 1971 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Element | Sunny |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |