2009 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 1133 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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Sunny |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |