2008 Honda FR-V vs. 1971 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V is newer by 37 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda FR-V (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 749 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, 2008 Honda FR-V (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 1971 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | FR-V | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1449 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
