2008 Fiat Siena vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Siena (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 259 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Siena | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Siena | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
