1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 1996 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1996 Venturi Coupe is newer by 18 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 300 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, 1996 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 1996 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Nissan | Venturi |
| Model | Stanza | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
