1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 1994 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 306 is newer by 16 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Peugeot 306 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 295 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, 1994 Peugeot 306 (163 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 1994 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Stanza | 306 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
