1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 11 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 TVR Speed Eight weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 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, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Stanza | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
