2009 Honda Fit vs. 1971 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 761 kg more than 1971 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 Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1971 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Fit | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
