1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 1991 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 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, 1991 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Carina weights approximately 40 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, 1991 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 1991 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Carina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
