2009 BMW 120 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1981 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 120 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
