2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 295 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Accent | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
