1972 Nissan Sunny vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 984 kg more than 1972 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Sunny | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3250 mm |
