1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 9 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Stanza | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
