1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 1993 Volvo 480
To start off, 1993 Volvo 480 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 480 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 480 weights approximately 45 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 Volvo 480 (144 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 1993 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Stanza | 480 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
