2009 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
