1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 620 kg more than 1979 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Corolla (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Stanza | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Stanza | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |