1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Stanza | 505 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
