2009 Lada Kalina vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lada Kalina (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lada Kalina should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 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 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Kalina | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2350 mm |
