2009 Hummer H3 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 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 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1940 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 Hummer H3 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Hummer | Nissan |
| Model | H3 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
