2009 Lancia Thesis vs. 1971 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Lancia Thesis 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 1195 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 Lancia Thesis (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lancia Thesis | 1971 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Thesis | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
