2008 Honda Element vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1985 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
