1977 Nissan Stanza vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1977 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Stanza | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
