2009 BMW 530 vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 23 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 570 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
