1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (138 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 285 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Tipo | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
