2008 Honda CR-V vs. 1992 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 527 kg more than 1992 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 1992 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2202 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
