1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 15 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (264 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 720 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Stanza | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
